Comments on: Yamaha MGP32X Review

By: Robert Cowie

Robert Cowie — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:43:27 +0000

I was about to buy a much lower cost mixer, but something just really spoke to me about this Yamaha. I have used so many mixers, both large and small throughout my career of both live and recording mixing. This is a great sized mixer that has been very smartly thought out in its design and wonderfully built. I have used large Yamaha mixers a very long time ago and this is definitely a great mid-priced unit.

By: Jerry Vl Ralte

Jerry Vl Ralte — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:02:16 +0000

El equipo se utiliza para mejorar el audio en un templo catolico.

By: JESUS SAVED ME

JESUS SAVED ME — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:34:52 +0000

I haven't tested the XLR inputs yet but I did record the output of my SSL 2+ through it to use the compressors, EQs and effects. The reverbs on the SPX processor are totally usable and lacks the cheapy, metallic sound quality budget mixers have, but I especially liked the REV-X reverbs. They all sound different, and tweaking a single knob gives a lot of variety per preset.

I haven't even used the iPod app to really tweak them. The channel EQs sound very natural, and the compressors make an obvious change to the sound but without actually making things sound compressed. I will update the review when I test the unit further.

For now, I just dislike that some pots feel tighter than others, as if they weren't aligned properly and rub against the chassis. The pots on the Yamaha MG10 I use in my church feel evenly tight and more premium when turning them. Also, the channel sliders on this one feel really cheap, loose and wobbly. Every one on each channel feels different. Some are smoother and others are grindier.

For the regular $799.99, that would've been a deal-breaker for me, but blessedly, I got it for $570.13 from Amazon back in September 22. Hours later, it went up to $799.99 again. I got lucky! The console looks beautiful, guys. In person it just exudes beauty and looks professional. This is no entry-level mixer. This is for daily use in serious scenarios.

I will use more of its features and update the review regarding self-noise and pre-amp quality. God bless you!

EDIT: I tested the mic pre-amps and they sound good enough to my ears to not need further processing. The unit's self-noise is acceptable to me for recording purposes.

By: Donald Ross

Donald Ross — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:29:32 +0000

personnelle et amie

By: Chuck McDonald

Chuck McDonald — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:31:55 +0000

This soundboard was to replace the old one from church and it is the same type but newer than our old one. It is working great for the church.

By: Aaron M.

Aaron M. — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:58:41 +0000

I purchased the MGP16X as what I thought was going to be the right solution for me. It has all the features I wanted, I thought. One of the simplest features that did not work how I wanted is the Balance. If I turn the balance all the way to the left, there will still be some audio from that channel in the right. There are some setups where I need the balance to be on one side, and zero on the other side.

I am also disappointed in the limited quantity of Aux sends on this unit. If I have as many inputs available as this board has, it would stand to reason that I need more flexibility and options with my Aux sends. Each piece of the groups I work with need their unique mix balanced for aux sends and I'm not just mixing for two piece groups.

By: Praveen Desai

Praveen Desai — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:54:23 +0000

Box was totally fine but inside box mixer totally broken
Purchase with higher price almost 10k extra

By: Macario Martínez

Macario Martínez — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:00:45 +0000

Me agradó todo y lo usé para la iglesia

By: Praveen Desai

Praveen Desai — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:28:10 +0000

A perfect professional product.

By: HiFiRoz

HiFiRoz — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:15:20 +0000

I used to be a ‘Mackie Mixer’ fanatic (I have 3 models of them); but pricey as it is, this YAMAHA MGP16X is well worth it. Built-in features like the RevX and SPX sound processors, superb EQ, awesome Compressor on each Mic channel strip (a new first, only from Yamaha) are a breeze. The ‘Leveler’ is another important feature that is practically useful when using this unit with a Karaoke Player— it digitally “tames” or equates the volume of each music selection. The ‘Head Amp’ is another feature—that definitely boost “gain” from any audio source, (this will solve problems of low-output, usually classic music selections). The ‘Ducker’ feature is most useful to DJs and KJs (karaoke DJ..), where the music level “automatically drops” upon speaking at the ‘Source Mic’. Pack for pack, feature for feature, this unit is capable of multiple I/O that could run a medium to large gigs. Indeed, I saved a bundle here; I could have spent so much more if I had to buy separate all the external processors and features that actually already came with this unit! I would recommend this state-of-the-art piece of innovation to all audio/video enthusiast.., prepare to be amazed, put a smile on your ears…!